The LEED for New Construction Rating System is designed to guide and distinguish high-performance commercial and institutional projects, including office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, government buildings, recreational facilities, manufacturing plants and laboratories.
LEED v3
LEED v3 launched on April 27, 2009, including an upgrade of LEED for New Construction under the suite of LEED 2009 rating systems. LEED for New Construction 2009 is served by the Green Building Design and Construction Reference Guide.
LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System » (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, and technologies/strategies for each credit. Updated July 19, 2010.
LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Checklist » (XLS)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification. Updated August 25, 2010
Rating System & Reference Guide Addenda » Project teams are required to adhere to the Rating System addenda based on registration date; it is strongly recommended that project teams adhere to the Reference Guide addenda based on registration date.
Major Changes from LEED-NC v2.2 to LEED 2009 NC » (PDF)
See how each credit in the LEED for New Construction rating system changed from v2.2 to LEED 2009.
Version 2.2
Version 2.2 Rating System (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, submittals and technologies/strategies for each credit and includes the Credit Checklist.
Version 2.2 Credit Checklist (PDF)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.
Version 2.2, 1st Edition Errata Sheet (PDF)
Project teams are subject to errata requirements based on registration date.
Version 2.2, 2nd Edition Errata Sheet (PDF)
Project teams are subject to errata requirements based on registration date.
Version 2.2, 3rd Edition Errata Sheet (PDF)
Project teams are subject to errata requirements based on registration date.
Download the introduction chapter of the LEED for New Construction Reference Guide
Version 2.1
Version 2.1 Rating System (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, submittals and technologies/strategies for each credit and includes the Credit Checklist.
Version 2.1 Credit Checklist (XLS)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.
Version 2.1 Errata Sheet (PDF)
Project teams are subject to errata requirements based on registration date.
Version 2.0
Version 2.0 Rating System (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, submittals and technologies/strategies for each credit and includes the Credit Checklist.
Version 2.0 Credit Checklist (XLS)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against the requirements for certification.
LEED for Multiple Buildings
LEED 2009 Projects
The 2005 Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Projects was written prior to the release of LEED Online, and was intended to be used only with LEED NCv2.1 and NCv2.2. The document was also written for a paper-based certification process. Though the guide contains valuable information regarding technical approaches to LEED credits in multiple-building scenarios, the document is somewhat outdated and does not adequately address application procedures for projects using LEED Online.
An update to the 2005 Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Projects (anticipated in *Q3 2010) will clarify policies and procedures regarding certification of multiple-building and campus projects for all versions of LEED (primarily applicable to LEED 2009 projects ). The update will be released in phases. The first phase will include opportunities for streamlining documentation and review of on-campus projects. The second phase will include modifications to the methodology for LEED certification in a multiple building context as well as guidance for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance projects.
In order to ensure the smoothest possible certification process, it is recommended that project teams wait to submit any multiple building certification review applications until updates to the policy manual are published. Project teams with scheduling constraints that cannot be avoided which require application in advance of the policy manual updates should contact GBCI.
Note: For LEED 2009, all buildings must be registered individually. LEED 2009 multiple building projects are encouraged to first register a Block. Each building must then be registered separately from within the Block. See the Help section of LEED Online for more information on blocks.
* Please note that the original release date has been extended. The update to the 2005 Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Projects is currently undergoing review and is anticipated to be published in Q3. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Version 2 Projects
The existing LEED-NC Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Buildings (AGMBC – published in October 2005) provides direction in applying LEED for New Construction to projects in a campus or multi-building setting such as corporate campuses, college campuses and government installations (i.e., a single owner or common property management and control). It is intended for projects where either several buildings are constructed at once or in phases, or a single building is constructed in a setting of existing buildings with common ownership or planning with the ability to share amenities or common design features.
Pre-LEED 2009 Projects may elect to wait for the publication of the update to the Certification Policy Manual, or they may choose to apply the existing LEED-NC Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Buildings to their project.
Should you have any questions regarding your multiple building submission please contact GBCI.
LEED for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Building Application Guide (PDF)
